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The Technical Projects & Resources Section of the Air Quality Division is charged with an annual review of the toxic air contaminants (TAC) Maximum Acceptable Ambient Concentrations (MAAC) found in Appendix O of the Air Quality Regulations.; This...

As you read the vignettes in the report, I believe that you will these attributes expressed in the activities of the agency. You will read about how our neighbors from across the state come together in our Boards and Councils to improve the...

TRI is part of the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) and is administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The law requires covered facilities in Oklahoma to submit annual reports to the Oklahoma...

The future is here for DEQ's Air Quality Division (AQD). From field work to air quality control strategies, the agency is using technology and innovative approaches to meet the needs of citizens throughout Oklahoma.

In compliance with the Oklahoma Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Act (OPDES Act), Title 27A O.S. Supp. 1999, sect. 2-6-201 et seq., and the rules of the State of Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)... the City of Oklahoma City,...

Fiscal Year 1999 was a year of both accomplishment and transition for the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).; DEQ completed the move to the downtown Oklahoma City headquarters as the State Environmental Laboratory section of the...

Private on-site wastewater treatment systems – “septic systems” account for a large proportion of
wastewater treatment in the Illinois River Basin. They are used by virtually all rural homes and many in small towns.

It is my pleasure to submit for your consideration the FY-2015 executive budget. The plan I have put forward is a responsible, transparent budget without gimmicks. It reduces the tax burden on Oklahoma families while continuing to build a smaller,...

OUR RESEARCH QUESTIONS Do fish caught in the Grand Lake watershed contain mercury levels of concern? Are people who eat fish from the watershed exposed to high levels of mercury in their diet? How much and what type of local fish is eaten by...

This report documents the data and assessment methods used to establish total maximum daily loads (TMDL) for Lake Thunderbird (OK520810000020_00). Data assessment and TMDL calculations are conducted in accordance with requirements of Section 303(d)...

Work to be performed towards development and implementation of the critical fourth component of the WQS program, monitoring, is the subject of this report. All sampling activities described and conducted as part of this program were consistent with...

As authorized by Section 402(p) of the Act, this permit is being proposed on a system basis. This permit covers all areas within the corporate boundary of the City of Oklahoma City (hereafter referred to as Oklahoma City) served by, or otherwise...

The Oklahoma Legislature, through 17 Okla. Stat., § 157, requires the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (“Commission” or “OCC”) to perform the following: prepare a 10-year assessment of the electrical power and energy requirements of this state and...

With the passage of Senate Bill 549, the statutory responsibilities of the various state environmental agencies were identified, assigned or further clarified. One of the new responsibilities assigned to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board was the...

This document contains Governor Fallin’s budget recommendations to the 2013 Legislature. It includes a discussion of state revenues, a summary of her proposed budget and explanations of budget recommendations for state agencies.

An early summer, 1979 reservoir survey of Ft. Gibson Lake, conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of engineers, uncovered elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB). in certain fish. Analytical work was performed by the Oklahoma State Department...

The purpose of this document is to assemble all pertinent biological and physical data to construct and implement a management plan for improving Arcadia Reservoir’s aquatic resources. To create a more comprehensive plan, all lake stakeholders will...

Utility industry faces unprecedented challenges, but public power is well-positioned, Crisson says by Robert Varela; News program contrasts municipal, private record on outages by Jeannine Anderson; Utility industry survey highglights ongoing...

To provide qualified All-Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMT) for the State of Oklahoma and its political subdivisions capable of supporting and assisting in the management of natural and manmade emergencies, disasters and acts of terrorism.;...

"Project 1: Regional Fisheries Management Operations and Maintenance; I. Objective: To plan, train, coordinate and administer management activities and operate and maintain all support facilities and all other infrastructure for the fisheries...

Senate Bill 833, effective November 1, 2009, requires each state agency to develop and implement an energy efficiency and conservation plan. The bill also directs DCS to research and identify best available methods to aid agencies in the...

This report is intended to be a synopsis of state monitoring activities and outlines Oklahoma’s monitoring strategy.; Oklahoma Senate Bill 549 in 1999 amended the Oklahoma Environmental Quality Act (27A O.S. 1999) to identify or further clarify...

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidance (EPA, 2005) for the development of an Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report (Integrated Report) by the states. This guidance recommends that states integrate their...

The dedication of our employees is the backbone of our agency. As a result of our employees’ pride in serving Oklahoma, DEQ is able to effectively operate numerous programs, which you will read about in this report. We are all working toward a...

With this submittal, the State of Oklahoma is revising those portions of its Regional Haze SIP that relate to the SO2 and NOX BART determinations for AEP/PSO’s Northeastern Units 3 and 4. This revision of the Regional Haze SIP addresses the...

In its effort to be an effective government agency, the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has focused on a number of ideals. These include responsiveness, simplicity, uniformity of process, communication, outreach and public input....

With the passage of Oklahoma Senate Bill 549, the statutory responsibilities of the various state environmental agencies were identified, assigned or further clarified. One of the new responsibilities assigned to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board...